With about 30 minutes to spare before dashing to our appointment, and needing some sustainance beforehand, we happened upon this unprepossessing exterior on the main shopping street in central Buxton, and went inside. Sacro Lounge - a cafe bar - is a truly eclectic mix of styles all with that worn, uncared-for look which is supposed to make clients feel at home and welcome.
However, the warm and genuine smiles of the staff convinced us to stay, and so we sat at an airy table with worn faux-leather sofa chairs by the window. The interior of the cafe looked distinctly more dimly lit and uninviting, but there was also an upstairs which we did not see.
However, the warm and genuine smiles of the staff convinced us to stay, and so we sat at an airy table with worn faux-leather sofa chairs by the window. The interior of the cafe looked distinctly more dimly lit and uninviting, but there was also an upstairs which we did not see.
We ordered fish finger sandwiches with a side of fries. Not the most inspiring of meals you might think, but when I tell you that the fish fingers were no ordinary fish fingers, but were long chunks of white fish lightly battered with no potato in sight, generously filling either brown bread or, in my case, a brioche style muffin, with tartare sauce, they were actually most satisfying. Extremely tasty and simply the best fish finger sandwich I have yet to try! They were served with a portion of coleslaw. This too was delightful. A superb blend of raw vegetables and I if I had been presented with a bowl full of it, I would have happily and greedily downed the lot. Superb.
We accompanied this with a coffee for my companion and a ginger beer for myself, and we were in and out of the cafe in our allocated 30 minutes. Yes, it was a flying visit; but the staff were more than accommodating; total service with a smile, and we felt unrushed and most welcome.
Reviewer - Matthew Dougall
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